Stinson commemorates more than 40 years of market effect, shares enjoyment for chances ahead for the business and the electrical market. Southwire is pleased to invite Ganesh Ramaswamy to lead the business as President and CEO.
CARROLLTON, Ga., Oct. 15, 2025/ PRNewswire/– After more than 4 years of management in the electrical market and a years as President and CEO of Southwire, Abundant Stinson has actually revealed that he will retire from the business. At the very same time, the business’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Norman Adkins, has actually likewise revealed his retirement, which will happen in April of 2026.
Considering that signing up with Southwire in 2015, Stinson’s management has actually been concentrated on long-lasting technique, in addition to constant enhancement within the business’s operating rhythms and procedures. He has actually effectively led business through natural development in addition to growth by means of acquisition. Stinson has actually concentrated on 2 P&L s – Earnings and Loss and Individuals and Lives – playing a crucial function in enhancing Southwire’s total monetary position in addition to producing an amazing location to work. As CEO, he has actually motivated and continues to highlight the significance of a business culture developed on empowerment, trust, consistency and addition.
Most just recently, Stinson has actually pursued an enthusiasm around the electrification of America and has actually been a crucial voice in making sure the market is prepared to attend to the chances and obstacles ahead. He played a crucial function in the development of the Alliance to Electrify America, that includes agents from the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA), National Electrical Specialists Association (NECA), National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) and the National Electrical Makers Representatives Association (NEMRA). This union intends to attend to the pushing obstacles of re-electrification and utilize chances for the advantage of future generations and the economy.
” I constantly state that it’s a fun time to be in the electrical market which it’s an even much better time to be at Southwire … and it holds true. I have actually enjoyed my time at Southwire and am extremely happy with the work our group has actually done together– we have actually invested greatly in our company, and we have actually developed a strong and sustainable business that is poised to take it to the next level,” stated Stinson. “My work here is now at a point where I feel accomplished and am all set to pass it along to the next leader. What makes Southwire unique is our individuals, our worths and the dedication of our group. It has actually been an honor to lead this business for the previous 10 years, and I eagerly anticipate what the future has in shop.”
As Stinson shifts, Southwire is pleased to invite Ganesh Ramaswamy to lead the business as President and CEO. Ramaswamy will sign up with the business in December, and Stinson will act as Executive Consultant to the CEO through the very first part of 2026.
” Rich has actually provided extraordinary management while supporting the unique culture that specifies our business. We want him the very best as he starts his next action,” stated Southwire Chairman Roy Richards, Jr. “And as Southwire invests to support the electrical energy requirements of the future, we are enjoyed invite Ganesh. His tactical management and functional experience will assist move us towards even higher success and development as a business.”
Ramaswamy is a tested executive with a performance history of driving development and worth development throughout varied markets, leading massive P&L s and worldwide companies. He presently works as Executive Vice President, Industrial & & Energy Innovation for Baker Hughes, a business with a portfolio of innovations and services that cover the energy and commercial worth chain. In this function, he leads a $ 12 billion service with more than 20,000 staff members worldwide. Ramaswamy likewise serves on the Board of PACCAR, a worldwide producer of trucks.
Throughout his profession, Ramaswamy has actually acquired executive management experience in a range of markets and markets at business consisting of Johnson Controls, Danaher Corporation, Hoya Corporation and General Electric, to name a few. His strong technical structure, tactical focus and innovation-oriented management have actually caused market developments, strong service efficiency and extremely engaged and efficient groups.
” I am definitely enjoyed sign up with Southwire. I wish to thank Rich for his impressive management and enduring contributions in constructing such a strong structure. The tradition and credibility the business has actually developed over the previous 75 years is among development, improvement and sustainability– 3 locations that have actually driven my enthusiasms and focus throughout my profession,” stated Ramaswamy. “Southwire and the electrical market are placed for significant development in the years to come, and it is an advantage to enter this function. I eagerly anticipate an interesting future with this unbelievable group.”
Ramaswamy holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kerala, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from Auburn University, a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin He presently lives in the Chicago location with his other half and 2 children. He takes pleasure in treking, sports and travel and takes part in regional neighborhood efforts that promote education and financial advancement.
Norman Adkins, the business’s President and Chief Operating Officer, is preparing to retire in April 2026 with almost 4 years of market management. Adkins signed up with Southwire in 1998, and because that time, he has actually concentrated on establishing and sustaining strong and success-driven relationships within the market while likewise producing a culture of continuous knowing and development within his groups.
Adkins will continue to act as President of the International Cablemakers Federation (ICF), where he motivates improvement in the wire and cable television market at a worldwide level. As he approaches retirement, Adkins anticipates taking a trip, investing more time with his household, cheering on the Virginia Tech Hokies and Atlanta Braves and capturing as a lot of his preferred artists in show as possible.
” My profession at Southwire has actually been absolutely nothing except fantastic. Our task is, and has actually constantly been, to discover methods to speed up and drive enhancements, and this spirit has actually caused development like I never ever might have envisioned when I signed up with the business,” stated Adkins. “Southwire has actually been such a huge part of my life, and the relationships, the team effort, the sense of function … that’s what has actually made it so unique. It’s been an extraordinary journey – one I’ll constantly take pride in and one I’ll constantly bring with me.”
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